A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the reality on the ground tells a different story.
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A bold doctor sent her kids away and helped beat one of the world’s deadliest viruses
A year ago, Rwanda faced its first outbreak of Marburg virus. Dr. Tsion Firew remembers how scared she was — and how that didn’t stop her from playing a key role in the remarkably effective response.
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Massacres in eastern Congo cast doubt on U.S. mediated peace deal
Rwanda backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed hundreds of villagers in July, according to Human Rights Watch, raising doubts about Trump backed peace process.
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Trump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya
A U.S. official has confirmed to NPR that the Trump administration is planning to deport migrants to Libya, another step in a crackdown on illegal immigration
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Rwanda says it’s in ‘early stages’ of talks with U.S. to take in deported migrants
The tiny east African country of Rwanda says it’s holding “early talks” with the Trump administration about taking in deported migrants from the U.S.
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5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world’s most mineral-rich territories.
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Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo
Rwandan backed rebels have entered the city of Goma, a key city in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Could the mineral rich region be in danger of tipping into all out regional conflict?
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An ‘unprecedented’ good news story about a potentially deadly viral outbreak
The death rate for Marburg virus is nearly 90%. There are no approved vaccines and treatments. So how did Rwanda achieve what one doctor calls an “unprecedented” success in controlling its outbreak?
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This chef in Rwanda wants to create a revolution in African cuisine
Meza Malonga, a restaurant in Rwanda’s capital Kigali, serves innovative Afro-fusion cuisine. Chef Dieuveil Malonga opened it in 2020, after years of working in high-end European restaurants.
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Basketball is booming in Rwanda — and the NBA there for the ride
The popularity of basketball in Rwanda can be seen on courts around the country, and some young players see it as a path to a bigger future.
